Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

During a team meeting, what should happen to solutions that do not meet the must-have criteria?

1. Discussed fully

2. Tabled to a later meeting

3. Given equal consideration

4. Eliminated

The correct answer is: Eliminated

The appropriate course of action for solutions that do not meet the must-have criteria is to eliminate them from consideration. Must-have criteria are essential requirements that a solution must fulfill to be considered viable. If a proposed solution fails to meet these critical criteria, it likely does not align with the project's fundamental goals or objectives. By eliminating these options, the team can focus its efforts on discussing and developing solutions that have the potential to be successful and meet the necessary requirements, thereby streamlining the decision-making process and ensuring effective use of time during meetings. This approach allows the team to concentrate on solutions that are practical and relevant, rather than diverting attention to ideas that fundamentally do not fit the established parameters for success.